Resume
iLan S. Epstein
(425) 244-9992
iLan@MentalFabrications.com
2002-2005
The Ohio State University: GPA 3.81
Columbus, OH
BFA in Glass, June 2005
- Graduated Magna Cum Laude with distinction
- Maintained Dean’s List status throughout enrollment
2000-2002
Art Institute of Pittsburgh (AIP): GPA 3.7
Pittsburgh, PA
A.S. Industrial Design Technology, Sept. 2002
- Received Dean’s Award for academic achievement
- Two sculptures chosen to represent AIP in the school showcase
2011-current
frog
Seattle, WA
Associate Technology Director
- As a Design Technologist, my role is to imagine, prototype, and deliver state-of-the-art user experiences across platforms and devices
- As a tech lead, I am responsible for choosing which technologies fit best for projects, managing client expectations and helping to guide other developers
- Architected and implemented (with back-end integration) a front-end solution for a top 20 fortune 500 company
2001-current
Business Owner, MentalFabrications
Seattle, WA
- Independent contractor creating web content for clients using HTML, CSS, Javascript, & Flash
- Freelance artist creating sculptures, paintings, & aesthetic solutions for clients
2007-Current
Debora Moore
Seattle, WA
Studio Assistant
- Responsible for digital organization of works, invoice creation, gallery correspondence, as well as powerpoint development
2006-Current
Smart Parts Paintball Co.
Loyalhanna, PA
Flash Developer
- Responsible for the timely delivery of coded material using Actionscript 2.0 and 3.0, OOP, and interaction with web services for database integration
- Required to work closely with designers - interpreting their designs into interactive flash content
2006 & 2007
Pilchuck Glass School
Stanwood, WA
Librarian & Hotshop Technician
- Responsible for the upkeep of equipment in the library and for the digital documentation of the sessions
- Responsible for the supervision, upkeep, and maintenance of equipment in the hotshop and for assisting classes with their hotshop needs
2006-Current
Randy Walker, Debora Moore, Scott Benefield
WA
Glassblowing Assistant
- Responsible for assisting artists in the hotshop
2005-2007
Pilchuck Glass School
Stanwood, WA
Video library - database manager
- Responsible for the design, setup, construction, implementation, and documentation of an interactive and searchable digital video library for Pilchuck Glass School
April 2009
Considering the Future
Seattle, WA
October 2008
Molten Magic
Seattle, WA
- North Seattle Community College
2005-2008
Pilchuck Annual Juried Auction
Seattle, WA
2005-2008
PRATT Fine Arts Center Annual Juried Auction
Seattle, WA
March 2008
Part Deux
Seattle, WA
Februrary 2008
Winger Glass '08
Tacoma, WA
Nov 2007
Convergence
Seattle, WA
- Viscosity Studio and Gallery
July 2007
Middleground
Seattle, WA
March 2007
Contemporary Glass: The artists of SiO2
Boulder, CO
June-Aubust 2006
Annual Pilchuck Staff Exhibition
Camano Island, WA
- History of the World Fine Art Gallery
May-June 2006
"Midwest Meltdown" Summer Tour
Midwestern USA
- SiO2 Mobile Gallery, based in Boulder, CO
May 2005
Natural Selection
Columbus, OH
- Clean Space Gallery, The Ohio State University
2004 & 2005
Annual Undergraduate Juried Art Exhibition
Columbus, OH
- Hopkins Hall Gallery, The Ohio State University
December 2004
Sullivant Hall Glass Exhibition
Columbus, OH
- Sullivant Hall Gallery, The Ohio State University
December 2004
Quarterly Art & Technology Show
Columbus, OH
- Silver Images Gallery, Haskett Hall, The Ohio State University
2004 & 2005
Annual Lancaster Art Exhibition
Lancaster, OH
- Renaissance Tattoos and Fine Art Gallery
June 2004
Glass Art and Light Exposition
Columbus, OH
- Exposures Gallery, Student Union, The Ohio State University
2003-2004
"Specify Glass" Juried Art Exhibition
Columbus, OH
- James CAncer Center Gallery, The Ohio State University
May 2008
Pittsburgh Glass Center
Pittsburgh, PA
Teaching Assistant for Randy Walker
- Helped instruct glassblowing course which focused on emphasizing good techniques
September 2007
Haystack Mountain School of Crafts
Deer Isle, ME
Teaching Assistant for Scott Benefield
- Helped instruct glassblowing course which focused on the use of cane
- Responsible for assisting during demos, charging the furnace, and assisting students
Jan.-March 2004
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
Teaching Assistant
- Helped instruct beginning glassblowing class (Art 330) during the winter quarter
- Answered student queries, aided in demonstrations and provided support for the instructor
April-June 2002
Henderson Design and Productions
Pittsburgh, PA
Assistant Makeup Artist
- One of five students selected from AIP to apply makeup for the movie: "Max Magician and the Legend of the Rings"
- Responsible for casting 136 prosthetic elf ears and working with principal makeup artists and actors to apply them as well as numerous realistic scars and wounds
March 2001
PennDOT
Pittsburgh, PA
Makeup Artist
- Applied makeup and staged actors in a mock car accident to increase awareness of seatbelt safety
- Singly chosen by professor as part of a three-person team
Summer 1999
Beachwood City Schools
Beachwood, OH
Mural Artist
- Designed original artwork murals in accordance with clents' needs, provided clients with frequent preliminary sketches until final sketch approval
- Suggested appropriate project budget and completed all work within budgetary limits
- Completed murals within designated time limits
2005
Denman Undergraduate Research Forum
Ohio State University
- Awarded $500 for second place - based on the presentation of my research
2005
Undergraduate Student Gov't Academic Grant
Ohio State U.
- Awarded $500 for travel and materials for a workshop at Pilchuck Glass School
2005
Who's Who Among Students
Ohio State University
- One of only 103 students to be nominated by Ohio State University for inclusion in the 2005 edition of Who's Who Among Sudents in American Universities
2005
Award for Excellence in Scholarship
Ohio State University
- Selected as one of only 248 students chosen for this, the highest general honor given to undergraduate students in the Colleges of the Arts and Sciences
2005
Partner Scholarship
Ohio State U. & Pilchuck Glass School
- Awarded full scholarship to attend a workshop at Pilchuck Glass School
2004
Honors Undergraduate Research Grant
Ohio State University
- Awarded $1,500 to design and create culptures for BFA show
2004
Fergis Gilmore/Overseas Travel Grant
Ohio State University
- Awarded $950 to attend international glass workshop in Turkey by Pamina Traylor and Eddie Bernard
2003-2005
Campus Scholarship
Ohio State University
- Awarded $650 annually for academic achievement
May 2005
Pilchuck Glass School
Seattle, WA
- Attended a 2½ week goblet workshop instructed by Jim Mongrain
August 2004
The Glass Furnace
Istanbul, Turkey
- Attended 2 week workshop instructed by Pamina Traylor and Eddie Bernard
2005
Wexner Center for the Arts
Columbus, OH
- Glass vessel purchased for Fine-Arts Library permanent collection
Computer Software
- HTML, CSS Javascript, XML, ActionScript, JSON
- Node, Angular, Backbone, Marionette, jQuery, HandlebarsJs, ExpressJs, Grunt, Gulp, Socket.IO, requireJs
- Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, After Effects
- Flash, Papervision3D, Dreamweaver, Word, Excel, Powerpoint
Metal, Woodworking, and Machinery Experience
- Proficient in all basic metal and woodworking tools
- MIG, TIG, Flux-core, Oxy-Acetylene, and Stick welding
- Plasma-Arc and Oxy-Acetylene torch cutting
- CNC Routing and milling
- Forklift operation
Glass Studio Maintenance
- Mixing castable and casting doors for glory holes and furnaces
- Construction/repairs of glory holes and annealing ovens
- Equipment design and fabrication
